- James, 39, was at a Cavs game for the first time since leaving in 2018.
- Cleveland selected him No. 1 overall in the draft and he spent a total of 11 seasons there.
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LeBron James was spotted in Game 4 of the second-round matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics on Monday night, an appearance sure to spark conversations about the superstar’s future.
James, who can opt out of contact with the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent this summer, played two seasons in Cleveland. He led the Cavs to their only NBA championship in 2016 before leaving two years later. Cleveland lost Monday night, 109-102, despite fighting valiantly without its injured star, Donovan Mitchell.
James, the league’s all-time scoring leader, still has a home near his hometown of Akron. He has returned to Cleveland many times since he left in 2018, but has not attended any Cavs games.
James arrived just as the game was starting and took a courtside seat along with his wife, Savannah, who was notably wearing a faux fur hat, and agent Rich Paul.
He received a thunderous ovation when he appeared on the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse scoreboard during a timeout. James acknowledged the crowd and then King James mimed putting a crown on his head.
LeBron James returned to his first NBA team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, with his wife Savannah and agent Rich Paul for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics amid talks about his future.
James, 39, can cancel his contact with the LA Lakers and become a free agent this summer.
Savannah James, LeBron’s high school girlfriend, stood out in a faux fur hat on the court.
The 39-year-old had a short postseason this year, as the Lakers were eliminated in the first round by the defending champion Denver Nuggets.
James made it clear after the series that he was leaving his options open and had not made any decisions about his next move.
In the past, James has talked about playing alongside his oldest son, Bronny, 19, who played at USC last season and recently declared for this year’s draft.
On Monday, the 19-year-old James was cleared by league doctors to participate in the pre-draft combine in Chicago after suffering cardiac arrest last summer. His draft chances are slim, but if he can make his way into the league, he is expected to be picked in the second round at the earliest.
Jame, who won the Cavs’ only NBA title in 2016, was selected No. 1 overall by Cleveland in 2003.
James is a 20-time All-Star, four-time league MVP and champion.
He was drafted first overall by Cleveland in 2003 and spent seven seasons with the Cavaliers before signing as a free agent with Miami in 2010.
He returned to the Cavs in 2014 and led them to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances, all against Golden State.
James previously revealed his desire to play alongside his son, but has distanced himself from his dream scenario in recent weeks.